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Alcohol Ink Dyed Candles

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Light up your week with a fun candle craft! We’ll be transforming white candles into colorful centerpieces. Wear clothes that you don’t mind staining as alcohol ink can be messy.

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Light up your week with a fun candle craft! We’ll be transforming white candles into colorful centerpieces. Wear clothes that you don’t mind staining as alcohol ink can be messy.

Creation Station: April

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 8:30pm
Children's Place at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Creation Station: April

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Place at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Saturday Story Time

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Saturday Story Time:

Stories, songs and more. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Saturday Story Time

Stories, songs and more. For ages 0-6 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Limited Space

There is no registration required for this program, but space is limited. Doors will open approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

New York Safe Boating Course

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This 8 hour course is an introduction to the basic principles of safe and responsible boating. Students successfully completing this course earn a safe boating certificate. Must be...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This 8 hour course is an introduction to the basic principles of safe and responsible boating. Students successfully completing this course earn a safe boating certificate. Must be at least 10 years old to participate.

New York Safe Boating Course

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This 8 hour course is an introduction to the basic principles of safe and responsible boating. Students successfully completing this course earn a safe boating certificate. Must be...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This 8 hour course is an introduction to the basic principles of safe and responsible boating. Students successfully completing this course earn a safe boating certificate. Must be at least 10 years old to participate.

Creation Station: April

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Place at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Children's Place
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Children's Place for a themed craft activity. 

Craft & Color for Adults: Afternoon Edition

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Craft & Color for Adults:

Join us for a relaxing crafting and coloring session. Choose between coloring or doing an open-ended craft activity. This program is specifically designed for adults of all abiliti...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts

Craft & Color for Adults

Join us for a relaxing crafting and coloring session. Choose between coloring or doing an open-ended craft activity. This program is specifically designed for adults of all abilities. No signup is necessary - just drop in! 

Kids Page-to-Screen Book Club: The Wild Robot

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Three easy steps to enjoying book club:1. Read the book (copies at the library).2. Come to the library to watch the movie.3. Join in the group discussion.__________________________...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Three easy steps to enjoying book club:

1. Read the book (copies at the library).

2. Come to the library to watch the movie.

3. Join in the group discussion.

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Felted Landscapes

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Felt can be used for a lot of crafts, but did you know it can also be used to create beautiful landscapes? Join us for a night of felt-tastic fun! Teens 14+ welcome! Please be...

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Felt can be used for a lot of crafts, but did you know it can also be used to create beautiful landscapes? Join us for a night of felt-tastic fun!

 

Silent Wings: Birds of Prey

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

The library is pleased to welcome Silent Wings: Birds of Prey for the first of two shows! Discover the intriguing world of hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls. The Wildlife Insti...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The library is pleased to welcome Silent Wings: Birds of Prey for the first of two shows! 

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Limited Space

There is no registration required for this program, but space is limited. Doors will open approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

Trustee Office Hours

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group:
Meeting
Event Details:

A member of the Board of Trustees will be available to answer questions from the public. Stop by the lounge area just inside the library.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Meeting
Event Details:

A member of the Board of Trustees will be available to answer questions from the public. Stop by the lounge area just inside the library.

Silent Wings: Birds of Prey

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

The library is pleased to welcome Silent Wings: Birds of Prey for the second of two shows! Discover the intriguing world of hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls. The Wildlife Inst...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The library is pleased to welcome Silent Wings: Birds of Prey for the second of two shows! 

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Limited Space

There is no registration required for this program, but space is limited. Doors will open approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

Your Fries, Your Sauce

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Enjoy some fries while learning about consent FRIES (Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, Specific)! Join us for an informative discussion regarding consent and bounda...

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some fries while learning about consent FRIES (Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, Specific)! Join us for an informative discussion regarding consent and boundaries presented by Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood.

Newspaper Seed Planters and Planter Decorating

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of indoor gardening and crafts. Make a seed planter out of newspaper, then decorate a planter to take home. We will even give you some seeds to get star...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of indoor gardening and crafts. Make a seed planter out of newspaper, then decorate a planter to take home. We will even give you some seeds to get started! For grades K-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Limited Space

There is no registration required for this program, but space is limited. Doors will open approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the event.

Dark Corners Book Discussion: Penpal

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Dark Corners Book Discussion:

Join us for a meeting of the Dark Corners Book Discussion Group. We meet monthly to discuss mystery, thriller, horror, true crime and more. New members are always welcome! Registra...

Event Details:

Dark Corners Book Discussion: Reddit Edition! Join us for the 2012 novel, Penpal by Dathan Auerbach, a horror novel that got its start on the social media platform, Reddit. Copies ...

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required

Dark Corners Book Discussion

Join us for a meeting of the Dark Corners Book Discussion Group. We meet monthly to discuss mystery, thriller, horror, true crime and more. New members are always welcome! Registration is appreciated but not required.

Event Details:

Dark Corners Book Discussion: Reddit Edition! Join us for the 2012 novel, Penpal by Dathan Auerbach, a horror novel that got its start on the social media platform, Reddit.

Bethlehem Historical Association Logo

BHA Speaker Series: A Short History of the Bicycle

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Author Talk, Performance, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fun on Two Wheels: A Short History of the BicycleThis presentation will not be recorded.Please note:Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating. Registered...

Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Performance, Other
Required
Event Details:

Fun on Two Wheels: A Short History of the Bicycle

This presentation will not be recorded.

Please note:

Minecraft Adventure

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grab your torches and get ready to build! Stop by the library for some Minecraft fun including Legos and blocks, a scavenger hunt around the library, and more. Best for ages 6...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Grab your torches and get ready to build! Stop by the library for some Minecraft fun including Legos and blocks, a scavenger hunt around the library, and more. 

Best for ages 6 and up but all ages are welcome.

Trustee Office Hours

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group:
Meeting
Event Details:

A member of the Board of Trustees will be available to answer questions from the public. Stop by the lounge area just inside the library.

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Age Group: Meeting
Event Details:

A member of the Board of Trustees will be available to answer questions from the public. Stop by the lounge area just inside the library.

Sensory Story Time and Play

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Sensory Story Time and Play:

Sensory Story Time and Play combines traditional story time components with sensory elements and is ideal for children who would benefit from a gentler, more low-key story time. Fo...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime

Sensory Story Time and Play

Sensory Story Time and Play combines traditional story time components with sensory elements and is ideal for children who would benefit from a gentler, more low-key story time. For ages 2 and up with caregiver.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Storytime

All storytime programs are cancelled when Bethlehem Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.  Space is limited so please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the program. All abilities welcome. 

Free for All the Public Library: woman sits under a desk light at a library with books behind her

Listen and Learn: Free for All: The Public Library

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate libraries and National Library Week this month with a special Listen & Learn sneak-preview screening of the forthcoming PBS documentary Free for All: Th...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate libraries and National Library Week this month with a special Listen & Learn sneak-preview screening of the forthcoming PBS documentary Free for All: The Public Library, which explores how public libraries shap

Earth Day, Every Day

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for a special edition of Saturday Story Time where we will celebrate our planet with stories and songs. We will then paint with recycled materials to create beautiful pictu...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a special edition of Saturday Story Time where we will celebrate our planet with stories and songs. We will then paint with recycled materials to create beautiful pictures of Earth!

Disclaimer(s)

Children (under 9)

All children under age 9 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Library Closed: Easter Sunday

All Day
Bethlehem Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Public Library

Monday Matinee: Storm Center

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bethlehem Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Continue your celebration of National Library Week by stopping by the library for a screening of Daniel Taradash's 1956 film Storm Center: the timely tale of a librarian, played by...

Library Branch: Bethlehem Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Continue your celebration of National Library Week by stopping by the library for a screening of Daniel Taradash's 1956 film Storm Center: the timely tale of a librarian, played by Bette Davis, who "is discharged and persecuted when s